by Christine | Jan 31, 2022 | Conservation Efforts, Minnesota
But first… Since the Upper Minnesota River Initiative (UMRI) is first and foremost inspired by water, we are thrilled to be participating in the “We Are Water” exhibit and events that arrive in the Driftless region with early spring. Equally thrilling is...
by Christine | Dec 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Minnesota
The year that was… My Iowa colleagues have captured my imagination with their call for “a great clamoring,” which is, perhaps, a way to sum up our fervent fight for “together” in 2021. Because despite the pandemic, we managed to carve out substantial...
by Christine | Nov 30, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Minnesota
Soils Conference notables Maybe the packed room of 200 attendees was giddy with togetherness. Maybe the message of community and accountability has found its day. Maybe climate change and corporate greed have stomped one step too many on the hand that pays the bills....
by Christine | Oct 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Minnesota
The numbers Picking up this theme are Save Our Stream citizen scientists who are sampling our 8 sites in Minnesota’s Driftless region this month and next. It’s been a slow, mild fall, and so far, we’ve been able to dodge the weather that can make this just a little...
by Christine | Sep 30, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Minnesota
The numbers Citizen science accomplishes much goodness for our world, including sound data added to the story of local water health. The Driftless region in southeast Minnesota includes 8 stream sites under the auspices of the UMRI work – we will be uploading summer...
by Christine | Aug 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Minnesota
Water at the Winona Farmers Market Shoppers get an eyeful They may have come for cider doughnuts and melons but shoppers also took in squirming scuds and Mayflies during a hands-on water education event at the Winona Farmers Market. Members of the Will Dilg chapter of...
